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Repetitive Strain Injury: what it is and what you can do about it?

Repetitive Strain Injury: what it is and what you can do about it?. The equipment By Stéf Kasprowski , BUCS IT supporter. Tools that can help: BigStretch. Free Available to install on University desktop PCs Features [1] Set the amount of time between breaks.

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Repetitive Strain Injury: what it is and what you can do about it?

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  1. Repetitive Strain Injury: what it is and what you can do about it? The equipment By StéfKasprowski, BUCS IT supporter

  2. Tools that can help: BigStretch • Free • Available to install on University desktop PCs • Features [1] • Set the amount of time between breaks. • Choose between predefined or your own message(s). • Select the reminder style, balloon, popup or micro-break. • Pick the level of intrusiveness (depending on strictness). • Optionally pick a sound for your reminder. • Increase reminders automatically to suit your work rate. • Various other adjustments to suit you. [1] http://www.monkeymatt.com/bigstretch/

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  6. Keyboards • Mini Number Slide Arch Keyboard arc design • Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 wrist alignment

  7. Vertical Mice • Accuratus Upright Mouse USB • Vertical ‘45degrees’ alignment • Evoluent Vertical Mouse • Available both left and right handed • Right handed version available in small size

  8. Joystick-type Mice • 3M Ergonomic Optical Mouse • Available left and right handed • Various sizes • Penguin Vertical Mouse • Ambidextrous design • vertical alignment

  9. Trackball Mice • Trackball Mouse • The arm doesn't move, • Buttons activation without affecting the pointer position • Either thumb-operated or finger-operated

  10. Phone headset • BT Accord 10 Universal telephone headset

  11. Recommendations • No one-fits-all device • Assessment by UHSE[1] before buying any device • Quadrant: approved supplier (via ITP) • Install the drivers • BigStretch on your PC Note: Mac and Linux users • Workrave (GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows) • Time Out and AntiRSI for Mac OS • Beware of mobile technologies can trigger RSI http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/9756391.stm [1] University Health, Safety, and Environment Service

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